What would you say has been your primary job in animation?
Background painter, but because I was a digital artist before that was mainstream I was lucky enough to do a little of everything like some 3D, promotional stuff, design and editing.

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?
Right out of High School I was a technical illustrator at General Dynamics working on build and repair manuals for cruise missiles and they’re launchers while working with a bunch of old grumpy ex-Navy guys. When I first moved to LA I worked on a drill crew Continue…

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?Pizza Delivery, Science Museum Docent, Comic Book Store Asst. Manager, Newborn Baby Photo Processor

What would you say has been your primary job in animation?Prop Design….some Color Key…a little writing

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part ofHands down, The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest (Season Two), then SWAT Kats, then Animaniacs/Pinky and the Brain, Looney Toons Theatrical Shorts

How did you become interested in animation?Watching Jonny Quest as a kid.

Where are you from and how did you get into the animation business?San Francisco. Worked my way up from the Hanna-Barbera Stockroom in 5 Months (A company record)

What’s a typical day like for you with regards to your job?These days, I just work from a list of Props that

What is your name and what is your primary job?
Lauren Montgomery: Director/Producer of DC Direct to DVD movies at Warner Bros Animation

What are some of the crazier jobs you had before getting into animation?Animation was my first REAL job. I had one job answering phones for a summer during college that I hated. And before that I did some babysitting during high school, which I also hated. But my first real job was right out of college as a Storyboard artist at Mike Young Productions on He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in 2002.

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?I’ve had the good fortune of being able to work on a lot of properties I’ve been proud to be a part of.

What would you say has been your primary job in animation?
Supervising Director. Although I’ve spent the better part of my career in Animation as a Storyboard Artist.

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
Kim Possible was a watershed show for me. I grew exponentially as a board artist on that show, gaining valuable experience in boarding action sequences, which, up until then, I had not done much of. This was also due in no small part to the series’ Director, Steve Loter, whom I consider to be one of my mentors. He challenged me to get into the head of the characters and to make that inform whatever gags or actions I had them do. I’m also indebted to him for turning me onto ʺCowboy Bebop.ʺThe other project that has stood out for me is the one I’ve been on for the last 3+ years, The Penguins of Madagascar. Not only is it a challenging CG show involving cinematic action sequences, slapstick pantomime gags, and even heartfelt Continue…

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?I like the two movies I am finishing now: Zhu Zhu Pets: Quest for Zhu and Power of Zhu. They are coming out real well. I usually hate my work as soon as it is done so usually the answer is …what ever I’m working on now!

How did you become interested in animation?As a kid I loved both Warner Bros. shorts and Disney features but I think it was Chuck Jones and Continue…

What are some of your favorite projects you’re proud to have been a part of?
Pinky & The Brain, The Simpsons and lately, Phineas & Ferb… My first job was as a background clean up artist om “The Simpsons” and it soon became one of my all time favorite shows to have worked on. I also hold extremely fond memories as a timer on “Pinky & The Brain” as well as numerous other Warner Bros. shows such as “Animaniacs,” which lead to my first Emmy nomination for Directing. I also hold a special place in my heart for the pilot, “Smirt & Kirkle,” that I co-create with Rusty Mills for Playhouse Disney. The experience was terrific and left a taste in my mouth for wanting to do another pilot. Currently, I’m having a blast working as the Timing Supervisor on “Phineas & Ferb” at Disney TV Animation and it’s turning out to be another great experience that ranks right up there with the best in my career. Yet all these great shows fall by the wayside when my kids watch one of my short animations that I’ve created, and laugh or tease me for my sense of humor.

How did you become interested in animation?
I was sitting in my apartment in Orlando, Florida, working as a boat driver at The Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World when I figured out what I wanted to do. From that point forward nothing was going to stop me from making it to Continue…